PZC Minutes 07-19-2011 (2)WARMIM Yj,LLIT
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Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes for July 19, 2011
ONSITE: Meet at the comer of Main Street and
Benchmark Rd (weather dependent)
Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
The Meeting occurred in the Council Chamber due to weather.
Call to Order (5:OOpm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:07 pm.
IL Roll Call
All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Losa.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest to disclose.
V. Consent Agenda
• Approval of the June 21, 2011 Meeting Minutes (continued from July 5, 2011)
• Approval of the July 5, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the 6/21/11 Minutes as modified.
Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
Commissioner Clancy moved to approve the 7/5/11 minutes. Commissioner Prince
seconded the motion and it passed 3-0.
VI. Town Center Mall —Walking Tour/ Design Review
Description: The second review of the proposed improvements to the Avon Pedestrian
Mall. The Town's design consultant, Pedro Campos, presented three design concepts (B,
C and C-1) for the area, including a small reduction in the size of the Benchmark Rd
roundabout (Concept B) and redevelopment of the roundabout into a public plaza (Concept
C). The project improvements include repaving walkways, new landscaping, grading and
light fixture and signage. The project will be funded by the Urban Renewal Authority.
Improvements will be installed in 2011 and 2012. PZC recommendations, including
findings and conditions will be presented to the Council for final consideration.
Discussion: Pedro Campos recapped the comments received at the previous meeting.
Pedro Campos further discussed the three Design Concepts (B, C1, and C2), and
highlighted modifications made from the previous versions. The Town's concultant, Pedro
Campos, proposed two design concepts for the Avon Mall Pedestrian Improvement
project. He commented that the improvements will be funded from the Avon Urban
Renewal Authority.
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' Commissioner Green asked if Sharon Mou, owner of the China Garden in the Avon Center
building, wanted to make any comments on the plans. Sharon Mou stated that the location
of the proposed exterior doors to China Garden would need to change based on the
location of the fenced area as shown on these plans. She stated that the moved doors
would improve the operations of her business.
Commissioner Prince questioned if Sharon Mou preferred Concept B or C witWregard to
the transit circle. Sharon Mou responded that she preferred Concept C because the
roundabout is not being used regularly. She liked the larger pedestrian area because it
allows the option for a farmer's market.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to recommend Design Concept C1 with the following
conditions:
• a stripped down version of Concept C1 is a better option than Concept B
• Lake Street furniture should be the standard
• The vertical fence similar to Transportation Center should be used as the standard
• Move the exiting demonstration garden to roundabout area.
Additional comments added through Commissioner dialogue:
• Focus on Area 3 as a development priority.
• Suggest negotiations with the Lot 61 owner to better understand the use of the
property for 2015.
• When the Main Street path is widened it should be at least 15 feet.
The Commissioners add the following findings:
• Although vehicular traffic is abandoned the pedestrian connectivity is improved
greatly as outlined in the West Town Center Investment Plan;
• Connectivity between the Westin and Main Street/Town Center are is improved
thought the Lettuce Shed Lane area;
• Elimination of the roundabout increases pedestrian connectivity;
Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
VII. Other Business
• Food truck regulations
• Crosswalk striping across Beaver Creek Blvd.
X. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
APPROVAL SIGNATURES:
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Chris
Green, Chairperson
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Scott Prince, Secretary
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